Evaluate the ER/IR service requirements of the business, taking into account Management, Employees and the representative Trade Union.

Consulting and advising Line Management on IR issues

Advise on the operation of industrial awards and agreements

Co-ordinate negotiations between management and Solidarity

Recommend and administer IR policies and procedures

Maintain good relationships between employers and employees

Examine and attempt to resolve industrial disputes and grievances in the workplace

Counseling on matters related to IR

CCMA representation

Reporting

Develop and maintain stakeholder relations

Development of staff in line with ATNS strategic objectives.

Manage performance of departmental staff.

Management and control of departmental budget.

Provide monthly reports to various stakeholders and forums.

Promote the ATNS corporate culture in support of the corporate objectives.

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:

Ability

communicate effectively with all organisational stakeholders

identify, integrate and explain the complexity of issues in employee and industrial relations

play a constructive role in setting a productive employee and industrial relations business climate

provide leadership and advice on matters relating to employee and industrial relations

represent the company in collective bargaining

Represent Company at CCMA

Knowledge

company policy and procedure - in particular the disciplinary code

industrial relations theory and practice

the Labour Relations Act and other relevant acts

the theory that underpins labour and employee relations

About The Employer

ATNS is responsible for air traffic control in approximately 10% of the worlds airspace. Over and above traditional air traffic control, we also provide aeronautical information for planning purposes, search and rescue coordination services, the maintenance of a reliable navigation infrastructure, training services, and many more.

Our Vision:To be the preferred supplier of air traffic, navigation, training and associated services to the African continent and surrounding regions.